CarVerify

Free Car Check

X357 CFO

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,753 mi
Last recorded74,753 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 CFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 72,492 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 70,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,533 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,533 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,773 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,294 miles

parking brake on warning light staying on

Fail 8 May 2014 58,202 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parking brake on warning light staying on

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,077 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 54,077 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,335 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre cut in tread no cord or ply exposed at time of test

Pass 12 May 2010 45,503 miles

nearside and offside front hockey stick bushes slightly worn

nearside and offside rear outriggers slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2010 45,503 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside and offside front hockey stick bushes slightly worn

nearside and offside rear outriggers slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,217 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,217 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,185 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,501 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 31,501 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X357 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X357 CFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X357 CFO?

You can check the full history of X357 CFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X357 CFO registered?

X357 CFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X357 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X357 CFO shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X357 CFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X357 CFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.